Wheels Up in 2025
After earning a Pro Bowl nod in 2023 during his first year with the Bears, Montez Sweat looks primed to elevate his game even further in 2025. Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen brings a unique and aggressive approach to the front seven, often using a singular 9-technique EDGE to create pressure. That’s a perfect fit for Sweat’s combination of speed and power, allowing him to take wide angles and attack off the edge with more freedom.
Commanding Attention: Luke McCaffrey’s Year 2 Leap Incoming
Now entering Year 2 with the Washington Commanders, the 6’2", 198-pound McCaffrey is an intriguing deep sleeper in all fantasy formats. Despite the learning curve, he’s shown flashes that hint at a much bigger leap in Year 2. There’s competition on the depth chart, sure — the Commanders drafted Jaylin Lane in the 4th round, and Michael Gallup is in the mix — but Noah Brown could be out for the year, and let’s be honest: this isn’t an overwhelmingly crowded WR room.
Can the Cubs Hold the Line? 26 Games in 26 Days Will Tell the Story
As the first 60 days of the 2025 MLB season wrap up, the Chicago Cubs find themselves in an enviable position: 37–22, sitting atop the National League Central with a four-game lead. It’s been a torrid start, but as we turn the page to June, the real test begins.
The Curious Case of Roschon Johnson
While many say we need to add a running back, Roschon Johnson may already be the running back the Chicago Bears need.
Arian Smith – Deep Sleeper of the Year
Looking for a deep sleeper with league-winning upside? Keep your eyes on Arian Smith. The 4th-round rookie out of Georgia quietly turned heads all offseason and might be the fastest player in his draft class. He’s already quietly drawing comps to Jameson Williamsin NFL circles. Clocking rumored 4.2 speed, Smith brings Olympic-level explosiveness to the field
Shawn’s Fantasy Files- Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Jacory Croskey-Merritt is definitely a name to watch as a late-round sleeper with real upside. The Commanders grabbing him in the 7th round looks like a strategic move with high reward potential, especially given the current running back landscape in Washington:
Shawn’s Top 10 Rookie RBs
That’s not just elite, it’s historic. For perspective, that means even if defenders got to him instantly, he still turned runs into chunk plays almost every time. And the fact that the entire Raiders rushing unit couldn’t even match that total with 380 attempts? Brutal for Vegas, but a huge endorsement for Jeanty.